Missouri River (Missouri), Saint Joseph (06818000)

StateMissouriLatestUnknown (9810 cfs)
RiverMissouri RiverRatingObservedEstimated
Updated2026-06-06 14:25 (3 hours ago)Flood - The river is flooding. Obstacles can be treacherous or deadly. The river should be avoided at this stage for casual trips and definitely for the inexperienced. Trips should be attempted only with protective gear and equipment.Flood(none)(none)
Discharge9810 cfs (median: 55700 cfs)High - The river is high and potentially dangerous, especially for the young and / or inexperienced. Normal stream obstacles are sometimes difficult to navigate. Extended distances can be attempted, but canoe travel may not be advisable.High(none)(none)
Height(none)Good - Conditions are ideal for a canoe or kayak. Boats typically will drag on fewer than one-quarter of riffles, if at all, and portages are unnecessary or rare. Normal float lengths can be attempted without a problem.Good(none)(none)
TrendFalling (falling over 24 hours)Low - River is low but can still be floated. Some riffles are okay but most come with significant dragging and might need a portage. Float lengths should be reduced to accommodate low flow, dragging, and portages.Low(none)(none)
USGSExternal icon USGS Site (External icon Duck Duck Go Maps)Poor - River is too low to float comfortably. Most or all riffles will drag or must be portaged and some obstacles (such as slick shelf rock) cause undue problems. Avoid the river at this stage for casual paddling trips.Poor(none)(none)

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Trips for Missouri River (Missouri), Saint Joseph (06818000)

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Classic Trip List

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Gauge Data Table

ObservationHeightDischargeMaximum
Discharge
Minimum
Discharge
Mean
Discharge
P05P10P20P25P50
(Median)
P75P80P90P95
2026-06-06 14:25 -2.75 9810 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 13:35 0.24 16600 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 12:35 5.24 32900 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 11:35 12.98 72000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 10:35 17.55 105000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 09:35 17.68 107000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 08:35 17.88 108000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 07:35 18.01 109000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 06:35 18.14 110000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 05:35 18.28 112000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 04:35 18.43 113000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 03:35 18.52 114000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 02:35 18.76 116000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-06 01:35 19.12 119000 197000 (2019) 34200 (2006) 63900 34600 36700 41000 43000 55700 78100 79400 96600 128000
2026-06-05 18:10 -2.88 9560 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 17:35 -1.45 12500 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 16:35 2.40 22800 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 15:35 8.20 45700 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 14:35 17.25 103000 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 13:35 19.00 118000 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 12:35 18.72 115000 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 11:35 18.31 112000 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 10:35 17.71 107000 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 09:35 16.91 100000 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 08:35 15.95 92700 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 07:35 14.61 82700 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 06:35 12.90 71500 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 05:35 11.33 62100 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 04:35 10.29 56400 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 03:35 9.67 53100 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 02:35 9.30 51200 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 01:35 9.10 50100 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-05 00:35 8.85 48900 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000
2026-06-04 23:35 8.74 48300 197000 (2019) 34600 (2006) 62900 35100 37500 41400 44300 57000 72200 77200 96900 126000

A total of 34 rows are displayed for years 1958 through 2025.